The United States cricket team will be led by Monank Patel at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking their second appearance at the tournament. The squad features 10 returning players from the 2024 edition, where the USA made a sensational debut by reaching the Super 8 stage.
The 2026 T20 World Cup squad includes: Monank Patel (C), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, and Shubham Ranjane.
Returning stars include Patel, Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Ali Khan. Wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous was the top scorer for the USA in 2024 with 219 runs, while Saurabh Netravalkar led the bowling attack with six wickets.
Exciting prospects include Shubham Ranjane, set to make his T20I debut, along with Mohammad Mohsin and Shehan Jayasuriya, who could earn their first international caps.
Placed in Group A, the USA will face cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan, along with the Netherlands and Namibia. The campaign begins on February 7 against India in Mumbai, followed by matches against Pakistan (February 10, Colombo), Netherlands (February 13, Chennai), and Namibia (February 15, Chennai).
The USA will look to build on their impressive debut and aim for a strong performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup under Monank Patel’s leadership.